Believe it or not, the Raiders’ infamous Black Hole (which, yes, is an official dues-paying fan club) has hired a PR man to promote their positive image in the community — which ranges from their array of charity work to the fact that most of their members are ordinary folks.

“We are tired of being the whipping boy of the Bay Area and people thinking we are a bunch of criminals. We are not,” said Black Hole Fan Club President Rob Rivera in an interview with the Oakland Tribune.

Some of the philanthropic activity that the Black Hole Fan Club has been up to lately includes raising $1,000 to help fund the effort to capture the killer of a Fruitvale restaurant owner and donating $600 to an under-funded preschool.

But does this warm, fuzzy vibe work for you, or do you think the Black Hole should always embrace its rough and tumble reputation?